The following disclaimer governs all use of the website located at www.iola.org (the “Website”) and any official social media accounts, pages, or channels maintained by the IOLA Fund of the State of New York (“IOLA Fund”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise interacting with the Website or any associated social media platforms, you (“User”) agree to be bound by the terms set forth herein.
1. No Legal Advice
All information, materials, content, and resources provided on the Website or through IOLA Fund-affiliated social media channels are furnished for general informational purposes only. Such information does not constitute, and shall not be construed as, legal advice, legal opinion, or professional counsel. Users are advised to consult qualified legal counsel for advice regarding any specific legal matter.
2. No Attorney–Client Relationship
Accessing, reviewing, or using the information contained on the Website or any related social media platform does not create and shall not be deemed to create an attorney–client relationship, contractual relationship, fiduciary obligation, or any other form of legal relationship between the User and the IOLA Fund. No such relationship is established absent a formal written agreement expressly executed by authorized representatives of the IOLA Fund.
3. No Warranty; Limitation of Liability
The IOLA Fund makes no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, regarding the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, timeliness, reliability, or relevance of any information provided on the Website or through social media communications. All information is provided “as is” and “as available.” The IOLA Fund expressly disclaims all liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies and shall not be responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences—direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise—arising out of or relating to the User’s access to, reliance upon, or use of such information.
4. Third-Party Content; External Links
The Website and IOLA-affiliated social media accounts may contain hyperlinks, references, or access points to third-party websites, external content, or user-generated comments. The IOLA Fund does not endorse, control, monitor, or guarantee the content, accuracy, viewpoints, or security of any third-party materials. The IOLA Fund shall not be responsible or liable for any comments, postings, or content generated by third parties, nor for the practices or policies of any external websites accessible through links on the Website.
5. Public Nature of Social Media Communications
Users are advised that communications on social media platforms are generally public. Users should refrain from posting confidential, private, or sensitive information. The IOLA Fund is not responsible for the retention, dissemination, or use of information posted by Users on third-party platforms.
6. Right to Moderate Content
The IOLA Fund reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without notice, to monitor, review, moderate, remove, or restrict any content, comments, or materials posted on the Website or on affiliated social media channels that it deems inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, defamatory, or inconsistent with the purpose of the platform.
7. Governing Law
This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.